If you’re experiencing ongoing digestive issues, chronic bloating, IBS, food sensitivities, or inflammation that affects your whole body, the root cause often lies in gut dysfunction and an overactive immune response.
At Balanced Health Naturally, gut health support addresses the underlying drivers of digestive distress rather than simply managing symptoms. Through personalised nutrition, targeted biocompatibility testing, and clinical naturopathic care, your body is supported to heal the gut lining, calm inflammation, and restore immune balance.
You may be here because:
Many women in midlife notice that digestive issues either begin or worsen during perimenopause and menopause. What starts as occasional bloating can become a daily struggle that impacts how you feel, what you eat, and how you live.
Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that influence digestion, immunity, mood (via 70 % neurotransmitter production begins in the gut), and metabolism. When the gut lining becomes inflamed or damaged, it can trigger:
This is often called “leaky gut” or increased intestinal permeability. When the gut lining is compromised, undigested food particles and bacterial toxins can pass into the bloodstream, triggering an immune response.
Not all healthy foods are right for every body. Some foods that are considered nutritious can still trigger inflammation in your system if your body reacts negatively to them at a cellular level.
This is where personalised testing becomes essential.
Rather than guessing which foods might be causing problems, FoodFit biocompatibility testing identifies the specific foods and products that are irritating your immune system.
Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can:
Addressing gut health in midlife is not just about digestion. It’s about supporting hormone balance, immune function, energy, and mental clarity.
Jeannette’s approach combines three complementary modalities to address gut dysfunction at its source.
What It Is:
Food Fit biocompatibility testing uses hair analysis to identify up to 500+ foods, additives, and personal care products that may be triggering your immune system at a cellular level.
Why It Helps:
Once these irritants are identified and removed, cells are able to function more efficiently. This often leads to:
Who It’s For:
Women experiencing ongoing inflammation, unexplained digestive issues, or those who feel they are “doing everything right” but still not improving.
Investment:
What It Is:
Clinical Naturopathic care focuses on healing the gut lining using herbal and nutritional protocols designed to reduce inflammation, support tissue repair, and restore digestive function.
Why It Helps:
Rather than suppressing symptoms, naturopathic support addresses the root cause by:
Typical Support May Include:
This is tailored to your specific health history and current symptoms.
What It Is:
Metabolic Balance® is a personalised nutrition program based on your unique blood chemistry (36+ markers). It provides a whole-food plan designed to reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar, and support metabolic and immune health.
Why It Helps for Gut Health:
When the body is properly nourished with the right foods, in the right amounts, and at the right times:
For many women, bloating, reflux, and IBS symptoms ease considerably when the body receives the precise nutrition it needs.
Who It’s For:
Women seeking a structured, evidence-based approach to gut healing through personalised nutrition.
Investment:
“Jeannette has saved me from years of horrible bloating. After seeing Jeannette I’ve learnt so much about my body and the foods that are right for me. Through doing FoodFit hair analysis, we were able to identify foods and products that cause my symptoms. During the process Jeannette has gone above and beyond to make sure I’m well and healthy. Throughout this process I’ve learnt new ways to cook meals that are suitable for me. In conclusion overall I feel 10 times better within my self and built more confidence and improved my immunity with treating my body with the right foods and supplements. I wouldn’t hold back from seeing her, I highly recommend!”
Jeannette Comments
“I am so grateful that I got introduced to Jeannette! She is friendly, helpful, professional and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her to anyone for gut health and immune restoration!”
Jeannette Comments
“In 14 days, I lost 4.2 kg, and I have never felt better. My bloating has gone, and I don’t look like I’m pregnant anymore. I have more energy, stopped napping throughout the day and feel more alive than I ever had before. I just wish I found Jeannette years ago!”
Jeannette Comments
Update: Renee is still a client three years later and regularly refers friends.
If you’re ready to address the root cause of your digestive issues rather than simply managing symptoms, the next step is a comprehensive naturopathic consultation.
You can book:
In-person consultations in Seaview Downs, South Australia
Online consultations (Zoom or phone) if you’re based elsewhere in Australia
Book your consultation to explore personalised, evidence-based support for gut health and immune restoration.
Available in-person (Seaview Downs, Adelaide, SA) or online across Australia.